Learning about new cultures always creates an air of excitement. From learning a new language and culture to digging deeper into a country’s history and its impact on our own society – – it’s an exciting way to learn. At BKW, first-year Spanish Teacher Erika Burke is bringing new opportunities for students to become involved …
On Thursday, November 9, BKW seventh-grade students will serve breakfast to local veterans to honor their service and commitment to our nation. This year’s event will run from 8:10 a.m. until 9:10 a.m. We are continuing to accept reservations from local veterans to attend this year’s breakfast. We are accepting RSVPs until Wednesday, November 1. …
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Our district continues to roll out new ways to stay engaged with our students and families! This month, the district has introduced Instagram to its social media channels. We aim to deliver quality content to highlight our accomplishments and build connections with our school community. Feel free to connect and follow the great stories coming …
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Recently, two high school seniors at Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic …
The Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District will formally recognize the induction of our former students, community members and teams as part of its Class of 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Class celebration on Friday, Oct. 6. The following program supporters, teams and players will be inducted on October 6, they are as follows: 2023 BKW Athletic …
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Each summer, our students utilize their time off campus to progress as individuals. Some students improve their abilities from the previous school year, whether it’s building reading and comprehension skills or gaining experience to improve in the arts, music, or athletics. One BKW student is learning how to gain new skills as he adapts to …
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BKW Community, We are sharing information with our school community related to the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. This program aims to assist New York State families to pay for internet service. The pandemic showed us that, with so many households relying on the Internet for education, New Yorkers need access to affordable and dependable broadband. …
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For the 2023-24 school year, the district will continue providing families with the opportunity to stream “live” indoor athletic events in the district. During the 2021-22 school year, the district partnered with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA) to streamline home games for volleyball, basketball and wrestling. For those familiar with this …
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For the first time in school history, the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District is proud to announce the first Girls Varsity Golf Team led by Coach Don Dennis. This year’s team includes eighth-grade student Lauren Murphy and seventh-grade students Emma Carey, Skylar Stevens, and Alexa Hubbard. They will compete in the Western Athletic Conference for the …
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BKW Friends and Family, We are excited to begin the 2023-24 school year! As with every school year, we look forward to welcoming back our students, faculty, and staff, along with our district families to renew our commitment to our community’s future. We are constantly pushing the envelope in building a positive environment that’s focused …
